GSD-2023-1001454 wifi: mac80211: fix memory leak in ieee80211_if_add()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's mac80211 subsystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001454?
GSD-2023-1001454 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wifi: mac80211: fix memory leak in ieee80211_if_add()
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.163 by commit b2c0b94f48373ee743a4d63825a9d52364418837, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit 5a490510ba5fce8a10746525357a297f8f076bb1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001454?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001454?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001454 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1001454 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001454 in the wild and no public exploit code.